My black TJ hasn't been washed in probably 7-8 years in this photo, it doesn't look too bad.
Edit: P.S. it still hasn't been washed since that photo lol.
Help Me Choose Please!
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Edit: P.S. it still hasn't been washed since that photo lol.
I didn’t get any photos, but both frames have literally zero rust. I know these tend to rust on the inside, but I could not see or feel any at all. I poked around with a screwdriver too and could not find anything. I will crawl under them again before I buy. I would say frame/rust wise they are equal.
I usually stay away from black too. I live down a 1/2 mile long dirt road. But hey, Jeeps are not supposed to be clean anyways right???
My black TJ hasn't been washed in probably 7-8 years in this photo, it doesn't look too bad.
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My vehicles don’t get washed often either lol. Nice rig!
TJ has hit something… both fenders are pushed back an front edges are puckered.
The problem with the 42RLE in 2005/2006 isn't with the transmission itself it's with the transmission control module (AKA TCM) that was separate from the PCM in 2003-2004 but moved inside of the PCM (engine computer) for the 2005-2006 models. That's when the TCM developed a heat issue that can cause it to blow like an M-80 firecracker went off inside the PCM. There is a fix for that from www.wranglerfix.com that requires replacing it with a different model PCM but...
I currently drive a 2004 with the 42RLE and it works well but I still miss my previous (stolen) TJ with the 32RH 3-speed automatic which is pretty much as close to bulletproof as they come.
The other potential problem with the 2005/2006 models is the OPDA (oil pump drive assembly) that was redesigned for 2005. It has a lubrication problem that can cause cam and oil pump drive wear issues but I have read where that problem was mostly eliminated in later 2006 models.
That’s the problem lol. I’m just not sure. Just thought there might be some brilliant insight on here that would sway me one way or the other. I really like them both!
I feel like the LJ is the smarter/better choice. But I like the looks of the Sahara a smidge better. Sahara is cheaper but value wise maybe equal deals??
The LJ is growing on me though the more I look at it.
I noticed the pass fender had a ding. Didn’t really notice the driver side.
If your going to use it for a hunting/fishing/camping rig the extra space in the LJ will come in handy. Not saying you can't in a TJ, just a little more room in the LJ.
Especially from another Georgia yahoo
good thing he aint from Alabama or he'd of been lost after the 1st sentence ! HEY ANDYG HOW MANY IS IN A TWO ?
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